P.1915 - §2 "But the times of the reappearing of the Son of Man are known only in the councils of Paradise; not even the angels of heaven know when this will occur. However, you should understand that, when this gospel of the kingdom shall have been proclaimed to all the world for the salvation of all peoples, and when the fullness of the age has come to pass, the Father will send you another dispensational bestowal, or else the Son of Man will return to adjudge the age.

This unintended feature of the Cup of Remembrance design (last page) would make good animation:
If it were possible to remove the "chalice" what geometry remains?

And fascinating symbolism, this chalice:
When we drink from the cup (remember Jesus' life and teachings), the design changes with one barren cross remaining,
symbolizing Jesus' resurrection and new life on high.

Sanjiang, meaning "three rivers", and not intentionally associated with the demolished Sanjiang Church in Wenzhou (demolished building - not "church") provides fascinating symbolism when "three rivers" is perceived as the three essential paths to Heaven (more specifically, to the mansion worlds, our immediate destiny as mortals):

1. Via the Son of Man (his teachings and guidance).
2. Via men of religion (those who know God).
3. Via men who know not God.

Even the third path can be effective if we learn how to find God or "what not to do".
(this developing symbolism was inspired by the three small circles with "crosses")

In Episode 1 of "Finding Jesus", the Shroud of Turin is the primary focus.

While the UB's paragraph 190:1.2 (see below) describes the final disposal of the grave cloths ("over a near-by cliff"), these following quotes state that saturated bandages - not a single cloth - were directly next to Jesus' body. And, apparently, two different sheets are mentioned in the UB paragraphs; the linen sheet (over the bandages) which wrapped Jesus' body has been the focus for the Shroud of Turin mystery:

"Joseph and Nicodemus had brought with them large quantities of myrrh and aloes, and they now wrapped the body with bandages saturated with these solutions. When the embalming was completed, they tied a napkin about the face, wrapped the body in a linen sheet, and reverently placed it on a shelf in the tomb." (188:1.4)

"In the recess of stone where they had laid Jesus, Mary saw only the folded napkin where his head had rested and the bandages wherewith he had been wrapped lying intact and as they had rested on the stone before the celestial hosts removed the body. The covering sheet lay at the foot of the burial niche." (189.4.6)

"for the high priest sent the captain of the temple guards to the tomb at half past seven o’clock to remove the grave cloths. The captain wrapped them all up in the linen sheet and threw them over a near-by cliff." (190:1.2)

Thus, the image on the Shroud of Turin would have to reflect this ceremonial wrapping - it does not; the Shroud's image displays direct contact with a body (if this is what created the image). Seemingly, the Shroud is not authentic.

However ... there's an intriguing possibility that a different linen sheet (see quote below) is the Shroud of Turin. For this bloodied linen sheet would not have been used in the ceremonial wrapping of Jesus' body at Joseph's tomb. What happened to this first sheet used to wrap Jesus?

"At about half past four o’clock the burial procession of Jesus of Nazareth started from Golgotha for Joseph’s tomb across the way. The body was wrapped in a linen sheet as the four men carried it, followed by the faithful women watchers from Galilee." (188:1.3)

Such controversy (IMO) will likely provide a positive transition to the Urantia revelation for those whose faith is based on the existence of the Shroud. For even if science disproves the authenticity of the icon at the Vatican, no one can harm (literally and figuratively) the True Shroud.

So, I shared this info with friends, cloning a previous email ... but forgot to change the Subject;
a little research explained the nurtured opportunity:

Why the same Subject for these emails? Consider Midwayer 11:11 prompting:

This morning, I was standing at my kitchen sink preparing a late breakfast (aka "washing dishes to make room") when I was inspired to glance at the radio clock: 11:11 AM. A few minutes later, I walked past a clock on the wall: 11:11 AM (the clocks are not synchronized).

With breakfast cooking (brown rice), I went back to the computer for exercise (aka "mouse manipulation and internet surfin'"). Later, the kitchen timer alerted me to a pending scorched pan; I rushed past the wall clock on the way to the sizzling pan: 1:11 AM.

So, why the same Subject for these emails? "The time is right!"
What was the Subject? "11:11 Message"

"Although it is unlikely that there were more than three hours between Jesus' death and sunset, because of Joseph's and Nicodemus' preparations for Jesus' burial, there was ample time to wash the body, apply the embalming materials, wrap the body in linen, and place it in the tomb before the Sabbath began."

More evidence that the bloodied linen sheet would not have been used after Jesus' body was washed and then wrapped with clean bandages saturated with aloes and myrrh. And the UB's " threw them over a near-by cliff." (190:1.2) does not account for the first linen sheet since it refers to "the linen sheet" (one sheet).

Why does it matter? It probably doesn't if you're not intrigued by the Shroud of Turin.

"This is the story of the Sudarium of Oviedo, an ancient bloodstained cloth, believed to have covered the head of Jesus of Nazareth after his crucifixion. The author traces the known history of the linen and presents the up-to-date conclusions of EDICES. The investigative team that has been studying the cloth since 1989, discusses the cultural significance of the crucifixion and blood in the context of first-century Jerusalem."

The marks along the two sides of the Shroud may indicate use of two spears (in addition to the linen sheet) to create a "stretcher".
How would Joseph and Nicodemus have use of such spears? Consider the shapes of these spears, then quotes about the centurion: http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/s-2 ... pears.aspx

"At about half past four o’clock the burial procession of Jesus of Nazareth started from Golgotha for Joseph’s tomb across the way. The body was wrapped in a linen sheet as the four men carried it, followed by the faithful women watchers from Galilee. The mortals who bore the material body of Jesus to the tomb were: Joseph, Nicodemus, John, and the Roman centurion." (188:1.3)

"The Apostle John told about the crucifixion as he remembered the event two thirds of a century after its occurrence. The other records were based upon the recital of the Roman centurion on duty who, because of what he saw and heard, subsequently believed in Jesus and entered into the full fellowship of the kingdom of heaven on earth." (187:4.4)

Thanks for posting the web address for The UBNews website, Rod. What a great site! I've booked marked it for the ease of "return trips" as well as the sharing with others.

I was also surprised at the sophisticated kind of spear the Romans used. It was nothing like I originally pictured and actually would have worked well I bet as a stretcher for Jesus's body. To be honest though, I hadn't thought much about such things.
It must have been terrifying to see a company of Roman soldiers, complete with war gear, moving through the countryside.
xxSandy

Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.

And you may be interested that this book "The Shroud of Turin" arrives at much the same conclusion, although not articulated. A great read though. They of course were working with the final cloth that covered Jesus.

hugs
Geoff

Love commands the universe. Man only resorts to control when love is missing.
~ said Jesus through Glenda Green in "Love without End" ~

During three decades of UB reading, I never realized that two linen sheets would have been used (the bloodied first one would not have been appropriate for a ceremonial burial). And the UB hints that celestial beings did not interfere with the disposal (or not) of either sheet, leaving the possibility that the first one could have been saved.

Amigoo wrote:: For even if science disproves the authenticity of the icon at the Vatican, no one can harm (literally and figuratively) the True Shroud.

Rod

Dear Rod,

Get the book, you will be convinced. They even have a reasonable explanation of its path (The Burial Shroud) through the years to arrive in Turin, but its the research into the image that is totally compelling. And they have debunked the carbon dating.

hugs
Geoff

Love commands the universe. Man only resorts to control when love is missing.
~ said Jesus through Glenda Green in "Love without End" ~